December 6, 2024

My fellow 512 family,

As we enter the last month of 2024, it’s a good time to remind everyone with a flexible spending account (FSA) that you have a carryover limit of $640 for the 2025 new year. Any funds above this limit would be lost after December 31^st. That’s why it’s called use or lose its health savings account. 

If you have a Dependent Care (FSA) account, you have until March 15, 2025, to spend your 2024 funds. Any money not spent will be forfeited. 

Anyone enrolled this year in Union benefits will get an email or text from Piedmont Payment Services with information on adding your new premium to your payroll. Please pay attention, or you might get your new Union benefits dropped for the new year. 

A few house-cleaning items: please be aware that the Department of Aviation (DOA) will thoroughly monitor traffic and safety compliances this month and issue citations for all violations. This will include all areas and T5.

I spoke to senior management today regarding promptly clearing the exception log. Our members shouldn’t be chasing their money, and the log should be clear so that it can be added to the payroll on time—there are a few things to do when making an exception request. If you fail to badge in, see a manager in control or the work area before your shift starts so they can witness your arrival at work on time. Add that manager’s name to your exception request's remarks for the no in/out badge. 

If you are entitled to a paid lunch, you must have the Crew Chief communicate with the CSM so they can add the exception. Sending an exception straight to a level five manager would delay or deny that exception. Make sure you add the reason for the exception in the remarks. Contact us at the field office if you have any issues or concerns. 

Part-time lunches: If you are entitled to lunch during your part-time shift, it must not encompass the first hour or last half-hour of your shift. Contact a steward for more information. 

A safety tip: Fuel your equipment at the beginning of your shift to avoid any issues, even if you borrow it for the day. 

The company continues making sortation a priority in the bagroom and gate. Crew Chiefs, if you run into a situation with sortation, contact your manager and add information in the DRR Remarks in your final. We’ve asked the company to provide better guidance and additional trainers to help with any sortation issues.

Lastly, our weekly meeting discussed that any deicing truck backing up needs a guide-man, including DCC, gates, and fueling areas. The only exception would be the deicing pad. 

Sincerely and fraternally,

Juan Elvira

President – TWU Local 512

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